3 citations
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November 1992 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This study found that combining a large posterior Z-plasty with staged modified paramedian scalp reductions significantly minimized the "slot" defect scar following scalp reduction surgeries.
1 citations
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November 2009 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This article reports that follicular unit extraction is a minimally invasive hair restoration technique that avoids linear scarring and reduces donor-site pain compared to traditional strip harvesting methods.
September 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the ongoing debates among hair restoration surgeons on incision methods and presents no new research findings.
January 2023 in “Hair transplant forum international” In this study, a new technique using a punch-out method followed by resuturing was shown to improve the appearance of widened scars from previous hair transplant procedures in 58 patients, with the advantages of being quick and not requiring additional follicular units.
10 citations
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May 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes a dual transposition flap technique for closing large scalp defects post-Mohs surgery, achieving minimal alopecia and scar visibility, though it is based on a single patient.
28 citations
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March 2017 in “Endocrinology” In this study, the researchers found that vitamin D and calcium signaling in keratinocytes are essential for normal skin regeneration after wounding, with deficiencies significantly delaying wound closure and re-epithelialization in mice.
August 2022 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” This study observed that using ex vivo gene therapy to modify skin cells in a pre-graft model improved dermal-epidermal junction adhesion strength and maintained collagen production over time, suggesting a potential treatment approach for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa skin wounds.
6 citations
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January 2011 in “Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America” This paper discusses considerations and techniques for secondary facelift or neck lift surgeries but presents no new clinical data.
July 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This commentary discusses donor area alopecia resulting from follicular unit excision, noting that numerous small scars can lead to thinning in the donor area, and calls attention to this emerging issue.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This article discusses a combined strip and follicular unit extraction method along with an intraoperative calculation model to reduce over-extraction and wastage in hair transplantation and reports no new clinical results.
September 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article reviews challenges and errors in performing Mohs surgery, emphasizing vigilance in maintaining its procedural integrity for successful treatment outcomes, and reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “Modern Applied Science” This study proposed a method to automatically detect and replace hair in dermoscopy images, demonstrating high sensitivity and specificity in melanoma diagnostics.
50 citations
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December 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, the researchers reported that their novel algorithm for hair restoration in dermoscopy images achieved high accuracy and texture preservation, outperforming other techniques in diagnostic accuracy and texture quality measures.
4 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review presents ergonomic methods and devices for follicular unit excision surgery but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the importance of ergonomic practices for effective hair restoration procedures.
June 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic medicine” This abstract reviews eyebrow transplantation techniques, highlighting that follicular unit extraction prevents scarring at the donor site, unlike strip harvesting, and reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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May 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This article discusses the Sacred Heart version of the bilobed flap for scalp reconstruction to close small defects without skin grafts and reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This review discusses body hair transplants as a supplement to scalp donor hair in hair restoration, but reports no clinical results; the authors note variability in outcomes and suggest it helps patients with limited scalp donor resources.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This review discusses strategies to identify, prevent, and manage complications in FUE and reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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April 1982 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This study suggests that integrating scalp reduction into male pattern baldness treatment may reduce time, trouble, and cost by about one third compared to conventional hair restoration methods.
January 2024 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” In this article, the researchers emphasized the importance of proper incision angles and careful preparation of the receiving site during eyebrow hair transplants to achieve natural-looking results, highlighting that meticulous planning in design and positioning is crucial.
June 2017 in “JPRAS Open” This case report describes a successful hair transplant surgery using the follicular unit extraction method to restore a bald area following scalp tumor resection and skin grafting, highlighting its utility in such complex cases.
10 citations
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June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This meta-analysis found that autologous epidermal cell suspensions reduce healing time, donor site size, operation time, pain scores, and complications in skin lesions. However, their impact on treatment area size, repigmentation, scar scale scores, and patient satisfaction was minimal.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Review” The authors report a rare case of trichilemmal carcinoma in the thigh of a 71-year-old, emphasizing the importance of complete surgical excision to prevent recurrence and support patient prognosis.
Infliximab was effective in treating a scalp condition that did not respond to other treatments.
41 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the benefits, techniques, and unique considerations of follicular unit extraction for hair grafting, but reports no new clinical results.
16 citations
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July 2001 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the dermabrasion resurfacing technique and details consultation, medication, management practices, and expected outcomes, but it does not present any new clinical data.
November 1993 in “Hair transplant forum international” This letter raises concerns about the limited attention given to scalp reduction in hair restoration fields, with no new research data reported.
November 2024 in “Cureus” This case report describes a patient who developed dissecting cellulitis of the scalp after follicular unit extraction, showing significant improvement with isotretinoin, dutasteride, and steroids.